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Consumer Action's Alerts highlights trends in consumer complaints, scams, outrageous fees and other notable consumer information.

COBRA subsidies expanded for laid-off workers (Dec 22, 2009)
A measure to extend a federal subsidy under COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) to certain laid-off workers was signed…
National Protect Your Identity Week (Oct 20, 2009)
Last year, nearly 10 million people were victims of identity theft, making this the fastest growing crime in America. Identity…
White House debunks health care myths (Aug 13, 2009)
The White House has sent an email alert responding to common myths about health insurance reform. The document, sent by…

Phony 'look alike' website targets Madoff victims (Mar 09, 2010)
The Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC), which maintains a special reserve fund mandated by Congress…
Business opportunity fraud: An inside look (Feb 03, 2010)
Click here to watch the video. During uncertain…
Take care in donating to Haiti (Jan 14, 2010)
It's natural to want to help in the wake of disasters like this week's earthquake in Haiti. First, make sure…

Arbitration no shield for debt collectors (Jul 08, 2009)
The Public Justice Access to Justice Campaign and Mandatory Arbitration Abuse Prevention Project has helped win a…
New California Consumer Laws - 2009 (Mar 30, 2009)
The County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer Affairs Staff Training Academy has issued a comprehensive guide to new consumer…
'New low' in mortgage modification scams (Mar 13, 2009)
California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. today warned that scam artists have "sunk to a new low" and have…

Airline baggage fees (Apr 17, 2008)
Checked baggage fees started with Ryanair. Then they crossed the Atlantic and the Spirit caught on with Allegiant and Virgin…
Insurance Premium Installment Fees (Jan 17, 2008)
We often hear the phrase, “The poor pay more,” and here’s a couple concrete examples of how people who can’t…
Gift Ticket Fee (Sep 13, 2007)
With airline ticket prices getting more expensive, taking the bus may present the best opportunity to travel on the cheap.…

Consumer Action Insurance Survey (Sep 25, 2008)
Update: The survey closed on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008. Please watch for the results in our Fall 2008 issue of…
Credit Limit Survey (Jun 24, 2008)
This survey closed on July 15, 2008. Click here to see the results…